ABORIGINAL OIL & GAS

Description

Hear from Aboriginal leaders, industry professionals and legal experts who will share their expertise and front-line experiences on:

Recent developments on the Mackenzie Gas Project and Aboriginal business participation
First Nations experience: an informed approach to initiating and sustaining relationships with Aboriginal peoples
Industry experience: value of early dialogue for relationship-building, information sharing, protocol development and planning
The Athabasca Oil Sands Project and sustainable development
Contributing to the land management puzzle
Keeping tradition alive – traditional knowledge as a tool in community and business strength
Industry perspective on what capacity building means for First Nations and what it means to the Trainer
Consultation policy in B.C. and consultation policy development in Alberta
Strategic planning for First Nations involvement in resource projects
Proposed amendments to the regulatory regime – implications and issues surrounding royalties
Resource development on traditional territories: development vs. preservation
Revenue sharing and joint ventures for Aboriginal communities